Section 5-7 - Application Process for Administering Moderate Sedation (a) The applicant shall submit a completed application, including fees, and provide evidence of: - (i) Current certification in ACLS or PALS; and
- (ii) Demonstrating competency and/or training in administering moderate sedation within two (2) years immediately preceding the application as follows:
- (A) Completion of a specialty residency recognized by CODA;
- (B) Completion of a general practice residency recognized by CODA that meets the minimal training requirements identified in subsection (D);
- (C) Submit proof that applicant has administered moderate sedation, deep sedation and/or general anesthesia in another jurisdiction within generally accepted standards of dental practice and provide documentation of at least 40 moderate sedation cases; or
- (D) Completion of a training course to administer and manage moderate sedation within twelve (12) months prior to application. For moderate sedation, such training shall include a minimum:
- (I) 60 hours of didactic instruction;
- (II) 20 solo intubations (patient-based and/or acceptable electronic simulated manikin);
- (III) 20 moderate sedation cases;
- (IV) Physical diagnosis rotation; and
- (V) Advance Airways and Emergency Management.
(b) While reviewing a completed application, the ARC shall consider any pending complaints before the Board against applicant. The ARC may grant applicant approval to proceed with onsite clinical inspection as defined in Section 11.
(c) Applicant shall be responsible for payment of inspection fee to inspectors.
(d) After successfully passing an onsite clinical inspection, the Board shall issue a sedation permit to applicant.